Ghana confirms full deployment of traceability system ahead of EUDR

Cocobod has confirmed that it has fully deployed the Ghana Cocoa Traceability System (GCTS) across all cocoa growing areas of the country, asserting that it is ready for EUDR compliance with the deforestation regulations coming in at the end of this year. Ghana is therefore ready to comply with the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is expected to take effect from 30th December, 2026. The Ghana Cocoa Traceability System positions Ghana to supply the European Union market with cocoa that is traceable, free from deforestation, free from child labour and legally produced, while strengthening transparency and sustainability across the cocoa value chain. The confirmation accompanied COCOBOD's producer price announcement for the 2026/27 season under the Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 2026, with Ghana and its neighbour Ivory Coast supplying two thirds of cocoa for the global chocolate industry. Cocobod believes its latest efforts will also help tackle cocoa smuggling, which has been reported in the region as farmers seek higher rates for their crops in neighbouring nations including Cameroon.